Laborer / Operator

Site Laborer / Operator

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Travel Requirement: This is a travel position, with up to 10 consecutive nights on the road at a time. Hotel accommodations are paid for by the company, and employees receive a daily meal per diem.

Job Summary

As a Job Site Laborer/Operator, you will be responsible for executing salvage, recovery, and demolition projects at agricultural and industrial sites across the country. This role involves hands-on work with specialized equipment, responding to emergency situations, and supporting restoration efforts for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Preparation & Safety
  • Assist with staging equipment and materials at job sites
  • Follow all safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Participate in daily safety briefings and hazard assessments
• Project Execution
  • Operate heavy machinery such as skid steers, telehandlers, and loaders
  • Perform manual labor tasks including shoveling, sweeping, and sorting materials
  • Support demolition of damaged structures including bins, silos, and conveyors
  • Recover and handle damaged commodities such as grain and food products
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance
  • Safely operate trucks and trailers (Class A CDL preferred)
  • Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance on tools and machinery
  • Report equipment issues and assist with minor repairs
• Documentation & Team Communication
  • Maintain accurate records of material volumes, labor hours, and equipment usage
  • Communicate effectively with team leads and project managers
  • Represent West Side Salvage professionally at client sites

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• General mechanical aptitude or willingness to learn
• Experience operating heavy equipment and trucks (Class A CDL preferred)
• Ability to travel overnight for extended periods (up to 10 nights at a time)
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Company-paid hotel accommodations during travel
• Daily meal per diem during travel

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.